Master of Biostatistics
What you’ll study
Our Master of Biostatistics is a postgraduate coursework degree that will prepare you for professional practice as a biostatistician. You will learn how to apply and interpret statistical methods for scientific research in health-related fields, including medicine and public health.
You will complete core units in epidemiology, mathematics and probability, data management and statistical computing, statistical inference, and regression modelling. You will also complete a biostatistics research project and elective units.
The units in this course delivered as part of the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA) are available fully online. Graduates from this program will be eligible to apply for accreditation as a graduate statistician with the Statistical Society of Australia.
Unit of study table: Master of Biostatistics
This program is directed by Dr Erin Cvejic.
For current students, refer to the latest faculty handbook
2027 tuition fees
This is the indicative annual tuition fee (per calendar year), based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points. The degree requires 72 credit points in total.
Important fee information
For most postgraduate coursework degrees, you pay the full cost of your course, which depends on your course and the year you commence your study. As a domestic student, you can apply to defer payment through a FEE-HELP loan.
Your Fees Explained
This is an estimate
This is an indicative amount based on 1 year of full-time study i.e. 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.
Additional costs, fees and incidentals
For most courses, there are other costs in addition to the tuition and/or student contribution amount, such as the Student Services Amenities Fee. Some are significant and can include course-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. Other costs may include application fees and credit card surcharges.
Entry requirements
Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Biostatistics will:
- hold a bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, economics, health sciences or other appropriate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; with a minimum credit average mark of 65 per cent or equivalent, or;
- have completed the requirements of the embedded Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics with a minimum average mark of 70 per cent across BSTA5002, BSTA5004 and BSTA5210.
Prerequisites
Assumed knowledge in advanced mathematics
It is assumed that students enrolling in the biostatistics program have a sound knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts.
Students should be familiar and comfortable with the topics of algebra, functions and graphs, absolute values, exponents and logarithms, sigma notation, solving inequalities and simultaneous equations, and polynomials.
English Language Requirements
Mandatory for course entry
How to apply
Before applying
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
- A completed Student Contact, Choice of Units of Study and Credits/Waivers form for the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia (BCA). This is a supplementary form required in the admissions process. Download form (pdf, 788KB).
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Apply early as applications can close prior to the advertised closing dates if course capacity is reached.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
